The World's Largest Marine Reserve Created Off Antarctica

Summer 20163rd record low in the minimum extent of summer sea ice

Contrary to expectations, the minimum annual extent of Arctic sea ice recorded on 10 September 2016 is associated with a record value which places it, with the minimum for 2007, in second place behind the minimum for 2012, which remains unequalled in 37 years of microwave satellite measurements. This annual minimum therefore identifies 2016 as a new record year for its low levels of ice cover. On 10 September last, the extent of the Arctic sea ice reached 4.14 million km2...

Laurent Mayet awarded for his commitment to the Navy Reserve

Laurent Mayet, Senior officer reservist in the Navy, was awarded bronze medal of the voluntary military service in gratitude for his engagement and commitment to the Navy Reserve, especially, his chairmanship of the working group Alidade on the Arctic...